Research Technician - Tufts School of Dental Medicine

Tufts University • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Takacs Lab focuses on spirochete and vector biology. Specifically, the lab investigates the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, its tick vector, and their interactions though a set of genetic, imaging, and biochemical approaches.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s or M.S. degree in science.
• Basic computer skills – spreadsheets and word documents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience in microbiology and microscopy are pluses.
• Experience with growing spirochetes is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• The person in this position must manage their time well and be very organized.
• They should possess the ability and confidence to work independently, under the supervision of the PI.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are important as the position interacts with many types of employees within the laboratory and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of routine experiments by following established procedures and protocols including: generating plasmids and bacterial strains.
• Performing microbiological, biochemical, and imaging experiments with these strains.
• Analyzing the data obtained.
• Reporting the results in publication-quality figures.
• Monitoring laboratory operations by ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, managing lab space and cleanliness and following laboratory safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level